发明名称 |
APPARATUS FOR SORTING OBJECTS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD |
摘要 |
<p>An apparatus and associated method are provided for sorting objects as having one of an accepted and rejected status. The apparatus includes a hopper assembly configured to receive a plurality of objects and to release the objects through a release port associated therewith. A first object sorting arrangement is in communication with the hopper assembly and is configured to receive the objects therefrom. The first object sorting arrangement includes a first inclined member in communication with the hopper assembly for directing the objects to a first deflector member spaced-apart from the first inclined member. Objects deflected over a first wall member spaced-apart from the first deflector member, the first deflector member being disposed between the first inclined member and the first wall member have an accepted status, while objects directed into a first channel disposed between the first deflector member and the first wall member have a rejected status.</p> |
申请公布号 |
EP2603329(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.07.02 |
申请号 |
EP20110746107 |
申请日期 |
2011.08.10 |
申请人 |
R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY |
发明人 |
DIXON, DARRELL;MCCANN, LARRY |
分类号 |
B07B13/00;B07B13/10 |
主分类号 |
B07B13/00 |
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